Nikola Vucevic makes the announcement of the pension
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević that was confirmed Eurobasket 2025 marked the end His international basketball career closes the chapter that has suspended more than a decade with the representation of Montenegro.
The 34-year-old big man delivered strong numbers in his FINAL EUROBASKET TOURNAMENTAn average of 20.8 points, 11.6 jumps and 4.4 helps in five games. Vučević’s performance of the point of view He came to victory in Sweden when he recorded 23 points, 15 rebounds, four helpers and three blocks. However, Montenegro was lacking to progress to the nockless circle after losing 89-83 in the UK.
“Shit is to finish this way. It would be great to reach the next round and play in Riga, but that’s what you are,” Vucevic said after losing. “I want to thank my teammates, coaches, the Federation and of course, fans. It was an honor to play for his country, but now it is time for the next generation to leave his brand.”
Nikola Vučević has attached Eurobasket Career
Vučević was first received for Montenegro on Eurobasket 2011 and continued to play in four Eurobasket tournaments and two FIBA basketball Cups. It appeared in 39 official FIBA games, on average 13.6 points and 7.8 rebounds. His best team finish arrived in Eurobasket 2017. and 2022. year, when Montenegro set 13. and in the World Cup in 2023. years, when the team ended 11th. Place.
Despite early exit this summer, Vučević expressed pride in achievements of his country. “For a small nation like our ours, every look in a big tournament was a huge success. We tried to represent Montenegro in the best possible way, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved,” he said.
Although his time with the National Team was over, Vučević did not deviate from basketball. Double-time NBA’s star stays under contract with bulls, where he enters the second season of three-year input worth $ 60 million. It will become a free agent after the season 2025-26.
2025-09-03 14:47:00
